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OVERVIEW OF THE SUITS
From:Prairie:
WANDS: Wands represent fire, the south,
summer. They have to do with primal
energy, growth, the will, inspiration,
determination, strength & intelligence.
They deal with the spiritual level of
consciousness. Wands mirror what is
important to you at the core of your
being.
WANDS:
CORRESPONDENCES:
From:
Prairie:
ACE: Fire signs of Leo, Aries &
Sagittarius
2: Mars in Aries
3:
Sun in Aries
4: Venus in Aries
5:
Saturn in Leo
6: Jupiter in Leo
7:
Mars in Leo
8: Mercury in
Sagittarius
9: Sun & Moon in
Sagittarius
10: Saturn in
Sagittarius
MEDITATION
EXCERCISE:
From: Sunraven
Gently
meet,
Let's pretend. here is the background.
You are in a new Universe. There are 4
major planetary systems in this
particular galaxy. You are in the Wands
system. There are 9 planets. the Ace of
Wands is the sun.
Now. Since each Wand is a world, why not
visit each one? Start with the ones
we've looked at. Meditate on each, as
though it was a world. Tell me about
these worlds.
What landscapes do you see? Are there
cities? What is the architecture like?
Tell me about the people. the way they
act, the kinds of clothing they
wear--what is the feeling of the place?
How does it make *you* feel to walk down
a street in the V of wands? What
impresses you about the II?
This exercise can help you by allowing
you to immerse yourself in the energy of
each card. By looking at it from another
view point--that of "tourist" you can
get a feel for the ways in which these
energies interact with the other
energies of the deck.
You see, each card contains a whole
range of ideas, thoughts, feelings,
imagery and associations. Each card is a
construct ... a collage of similar
meanings, organized into one place, and
depicted by one representative picture.
there are clues n each picture
concerning all the different ideas--but
the more a part of the environment of
each card you can become, the deeper
your understanding will be.
Gently part,
Sunraven
From: Kat:
I use the Hanson-Roberts deck. below is the results of my meditation.
Ace of Rods--Makes me feel like the start of a new day with an achievable goal in the distance. It will just take some effort to accomplish it. What a beautiful day!
2 of Rods--Makes me feel like an adventure in the making, although still in the planning stages. I am waiting for another's input before continuing.
3 of Rods--The adventure has started but some are necessarily left behind whether because of age or because someone needs to keep the home fires burning.
4 of Rods-- A celebration! A feeling of achievement and also knowledge that the hardest is yet to come.
5 of Rods--Conflicts, arguments slow me down. Need to think calmly and rationally. Don't lose that temper.
6 of Rods--A parade! Another milestone has been achieved but it isn't the time to stop trying to achieve my goal. I am still in armor so the battle has been won but not the war.
7 of Rods--I am facing overwhelming odds and winning! YEEE HAW!
8 of Rods--Incoming messages trying to distract me from my goal. Need to slow things down. Deep breath and don't act irrationally!
9 of Rods--I am patiently awaiting my next battle. My defense is ready. Who goes there?!
10 of Rods--I am trying to keep my heavy
load together without letting it
overwhelm me. My goal is in sight, just
need to keep going. Come on, one foot in
front of the other!
B*B--Kat
ACE OF WANDS:
From
Carissa:
Meaning: A new creative opportunity.
Aspirations. Use your creative energy
and passion to take the first steps.
Listen to your instincts. Don't second
guess yourself. The gut instinct. Often
this card can signify a new business
venture or new career- look to the
surrounding cards for confirmation.
According to some books, it can also
signify a birth in the family. Once
again, look to surrounding cards for
confirmation.
Reversed: setbacks in a new endeavor,
selfishness or a lack of determination
may prevent the project from reaching
completion.
Description and symbology (Rider-Waite
deck): A hand reaches out from a cloud
to grasp a wand that is still flowering.
Eight leaves are floating down on the
wind to signify material and spiritual
progress and balance. In the distance on
the left, there is a castle to represent
the promise of what may come.
Homework: Begin something new to let out
some of your creative energy. Paint,
draw, sing, write, dance, decorate your
house or altar, cook... something.
Think about where your passions lie.
What changes are you seeking in your
life? What do you want to have begin in
your life? How are you using your raw
personal power?
And an affirmation, from "The Enchanted
Tarot" by A. Zerner and M. Farber:
"Power and passion are inspired. Fear
and darkness are retired."
From: Shoshana Hathaway:
The Ace of Wands is all about the Life
force itself. This is one reason why
some experts associate it with air, and
some with fire. But, even when
associated with air, and the growth of
Spring, the fire of life is implied.
This card sizzles with energy. You see,
Wands represent will. Now, this will can
be the Will of spirit, or the will of
personal desire. It is what makes us do
things. Wands are all about motivation,
too, because they deal with our
self-concept, our ambitions, and the
ways in which we feel successful. Think
about it. Every fairy tale includes at
least one magic wand. Now, what is a
magic wand? It is simply the tool
through which the witch, or fairy
godmother, or whoever, focuses her will,
and through that will, makes changes in
her reality. So, when you see this
ace--be aware that what is being talked
about, ultimately, is an act of will.
Now, acts of will require enthusiasm and
passion. So, the wands are also about
those things. But don't get confused,
here, because the cups will also talk
about passion--but of a different kind.
(smile.)
The aces are seeds. Like all seeds, they
must be cultivated. When you see any Ace
in a spread, yes, something new has
begun, is beginning or will begin. But,
at this point, what you are being given
is a seed. Like the seed buried deep in
the Earth, you might not see its growth
for a while. And, just to complicate
matters a little, that seed could be
buried in the fertile soil of your own
sub-conscious. So, Aces are seeds, known
and unknown. But tend them well--if you
want the fruit. If you don't, they won't
grow. That simple. (smile.)
Sunraven
TWO OF WANDS:
From:
Sunraven:
The following was from Mary K. Greer,
and Arlene Tognetti and Lisa Lenard.
Decks used for this lesson: Eilleen
Connolly and Rider-Waite
Wands may
be called, wands, or staves, or rods or
batons. The element of the wand is fire.
Most wands are shown with green leaves
growing out of them. Wands made from
wood represent life.
The twos represent Discovery,
cooperation, effort. Wands is also
energy. They deal with such things as:
growth, personal idenity, new ideas,
goals, lifestyle, career, (not money,
however), success, enthusiasm, the ways
in which we present ourselves to the
world.
This card shows the patience and focus
of your intent. You've set things in
motion, so they'll surely develop, and
you can patiently wait for your rewards.
As ideas begin to develop, things start
moving along, you begin to see how
things materialize. It also means
beginning a new project or venture.
Trying something out. Doing research.
Wands, then, are associated with feeling
of success, or the lack thereof. Wands
have fast moving, forecful energy,
associated with fire, with summer, with
the east and with masculine energy.
Eilleen Connolly's II Wands: Shows a man
wearing green cloth and an emerald green
umm.. wrap around?... in his right hand
he has the world in his hand... I've got
the song going on in my head... he's got
the whole world in his hands....smile...
ok now in his left hand he is holding a
large wooden wand with healthy green
leaves on it... he is standing on top of
what looks like a tower or maybe a cilo
with white lillies and red roses...
flying towards him are 2 green birds
with a red spot on their back.. they are
carrying the wand filled with leaves to
the man. Background is of blue/pink sky
with lush greenery on the ground and you
can see mountains far out... the sun is
a beautiful shade of red...
In the Rider-Waite deck: II Wands A man
standing holding in his right hand the
world and in his left hand he is holding
a large wand with leaves, to the right
of him stands another large wand leaning
against the tower walls. He is wearing a
red hat and brown coat and his cloth
underneath the brown coat is tan/orange.
In front of where he is standing, you
can see maybe what looks like maybe a
small village, lush with trees and
mountains and a lake.
From: Shoshana Hathaway
OK. In both the Connolly and Waite
decks, our man holds a globe in his
hand. I believe that, in both cases, it
is the right hand. More on that in a
minute. But ... The Connolly deck was
designed in the following way. All male
figures represent the conscious mind.
All female figures represent the
sub-conscious mind, the emotions, etc.
All children represent that part of the
self that is the wisest. Not quite the
higher self--call it the link between
the subconscious mind and the higher
self. All the little winged cherubs
represent the higher self. You can't
extend this to other decks, though it
might be somewhat true for the Waite
deck. Though I will admit I've never
read so.
So. We are dealing in this card with the
*conscious* active, mind. The will--but
the will of the conscious mind. Now.
Back to the globe. He holds it in his
right hand--the giving hand, by
tradition. The birds that are
approaching him are green, (in this
deck, green is the color of both growth
and gentle self-discipline.) and red,
which in this deck, is the color of
individuality. So. In order to take that
second wand--which is the result of his
effort--the gift, if you will, of his
inspiration, or the Universe, he will
have to give up something. Any fellow
Heinlein fans out there? Recognize this?
TANSTAFL. (There ain't no such thing as
a free lunch.) This means that we pay
for everything we get, in some way.
Dollars and cents are the most
straightforward form of payment. We may
pay in time, in effort, in energy, in
commitment. What our young man will pay
for his new wand with is his old world
view. If he isn't willing to give up his
status quo, he literally can't take the
wand. And if he can't do *that* he can't
use it to create the III.
One other thing about all the II's. Each
and every one of them deals with
polarity. me/you. this/that. me/not me.
In this case, it is me/my project. This
is a card of good beginnings, in the
positive. But in the negative, it's a
card of entrenchment. Fear of the new.
Disorganization, lack of enthusiasm, and
inability to get something headed in the
right direction. (grin.)
THREE OF WANDS:
From:Pele
The Three of Wands - key word
"Opportunity"
Threes -- Corresponding Major Arcana
Card: The Empress
Threes represent the idea of creation,
gifts, challenges, opportunities &
imagination. New directions & growths
can take place. There is divine creation
& spirituality & a regeneration of
creativity.
Description and Exercise:
Have ready a pad of paper and a pen to
record your impressions. Find the three
of wands in your deck and study it
(ideally using the Waite deck). Place it
upright before you.
A man (we assume) stands alone at the
edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. He
appears to be richly dressed. Three
wands are planted in the earth near him;
they all have leaves, so we know they
are alive at this moment. The man's
right hand grasps the wand closest to
him. In the far distance we see
mountains - they represent knowledge.
The man is turned away from us, so we
cannot see the expression on his face,
but he appears to be looking at three
ships on the sea. Are they his ships?
Are they going out, or returning to
port? Is he gripping the wand out of
anxiety, in confidence, or resignation?
Why is he standing alone?
Now turn
the card upside down. What are your
impressions? Does it look as friendly?
Look at the wands themselves - what do
they resemble now? What do you think
about the man's hand gripping the wand?
Has the attitude of the man changed in
any way? How do the ships appear now -
do they look more or less fragile on the
sea? What are your impressions of the
sky, and the mountains?
Turn the
card so that it is upright once again.
See the difference? Which do you prefer,
and why? Continue to turn the card
periodically, recording your impressions
as they occur to you.
THREE OF WANDS - Aries/Leo -- the
decanate from March 31st to April
10th
Upright: Trade & Communication
The Three of Wands relates to business &
enterprise, the successful beginning of
a project and the laying of plans for
the future. It represents career &
life-style, which is full of ideas &
energy, opportunities & prospects for
the near future looking optimistic. It
suggests that a recently begun
enterprise is successful. Business may
be brisk, and there will be many good
ideas. However, the Three of Wands does
not know how to get down to work. It
wants something out of reach, yet love
and care for others is very strong. The
querent may recently have begun a new
job, or will receive an offer for a new
position soon. Cooperation is key now,
and negotiations should be successful.
The querent may be a person interested
in communication and human relations and
the commerce between people. She may
also be someone skilled at seeing the
connections in life, or someone who
seeks to develop and understand
connections; where she is, where she has
been, and where she is going. A
successful beginning of a project or
inspiration & fire of the artist or the
inventor. The basis of the work is
firmly established & the undertaking can
be fearlessly continued.
Reversed: Obstacles to
Communication.
In its reversed
position, the Three of Wands may
indicate a lack of cooperation, wasted
efforts, delays, or bad luck or
obstacles from outside in commercial or
communication ventures. The querent may
feel a creative block, and find that
their goals are hard to reach. Their
problem may involve over-confidence,
pride, or arrogance on their part. They
need to be open to receiving help and
input from others, but know at the same
time that opposition may come from a
person who exploits other people for
material gain. There is the possibility
of betrayal of an enterprise by a person
who had the power to aid it. The querent
may have set their expectations too
high. Possibly they may need to reset
their goals so that they are more
realistic. The querent or one near her
must deal with difficulties in the
exchange of goods or ideas or with
matters of trust. It can also indicate
failure due to lack of nerve or
paralysis of the will.
Spell/Ritual/Meditation:
Using brightly coloured crayons, draw a
picture of what you need or wish to
manifest. Place the drawing under three
orange candles on a new moon. Light the
candles. When the candles have burned
out, an opportunity should present
itself. Remember to look with the eyes
of a child, because if you look only for
the shape you expect your opportunity to
take, you might not see it.
Information from: "The Enchanted Tarot",
Mary Greer and "A Feminist Traot"
FOUR OF WANDS:
From: Kat:
I have used the
following
decks in defining this card:
Hanson-Roberts
Mythic Tarot
Witches Tarot
Robin Wood
Old
Path
This
is my summary for the 4 of
wands/rods/staves etc.
Celebration of recent good fortune;
marriage or good solid business
relationship; the successful completion
of the initial stage of a project;
cooperation, heading in the same
direction, of the same mind; the coming
together of ideas; satisfaction with
current situation.
Reversed: lack of commitment; shaky
relationship; difference of opinion and
a change in goals in a partnership;
failure in initial stage of project;
dissatisfaction and loss of tranquility;
disorder; too many ideas to act
upon.
Advice: don't get complacent about your
situation, there is still much to
do.
Card Descriptions:
H-R: A bower of flowers held by 4 rods
covered in buds. Underneath stands a
lady who is add flowers and her servant.
In the background is a castle with a
bridge over the moat.
Mythic: A man stands in the middle of a
group of followers who are holding
flaming wands as if celebrating. In the
background, a ship is anchored near
shore.
RW: A couple dances on a flower
decorated stage underneath a canopy held
by 4 crystal tipped wands. In the
background is gently rolling hills in
front of which are fields covered in
piles of wheat.
Witches: 4 yellow robed figures carrying
rods in their right hands walk down the
same path way despite the many choices
of paths. Shining down on them are 4
rays of light.
Old: A well dressed couple and their
child stand on a green in front of a
distant castle. The man holds a 2 prong
pitch fork, the woman a broom, and the
child a rod in each hand (each has a
single branch of leaves). Behind the
woman is a dog.
B*B--
Kat
From: Krystlhawk
Merry Meet everyone,
I have always loved this card.
My first impression is joy. Seeing the
bridge of flowers attached from one wand
to the other, with the castle yonder,
makes me feel that there is more to what
I am doing. I have always been attracted
to water.in my dreams, I have reacurring
dreams about crossing over water,
looking at a far beyond place.
Hey.........maybe this is a premonition
card for me like the Tower Painting was
!!!!
:-)
Love,
Krystlhawk
FIVE OF WANDS
From: Freya
This is the five of Wands from the
Witch's Tarot.
DESCRIPTION: An older man(maybe a wise
one) is standing on a group of boulders
brandishing a staff. There are four
other men standing around him one can
not be seen with the exeption of his
staff. The old man is in a defensive
position and this is set in the woods
with a body of water in the back
ground.
I see confrontations both seen and
hidden. Depending on the spread and the
position in the spread it could mean
also mean facing upcoming situations as
well.
Reversed: (depending on the spread)
could mean coming out of confrontation
or going into a hidden
confrontation.
From: Brigit Douglas
I have the Rider Waite deck and thought
I'd drop a line or two... In this deck
there are yellow, brown, red, etc.
people fighting with their dandy wands.
Some books suggest it's a fight between
races. I would interpret this further as
maybe it's a fight on superficial
grounds. For example, yuo are fighting
emotionally and being subjective, rather
than logical and objective. But conflict
is totally this card!
Ok, ta! Brigit
From: Robin Goodfellow:
Colors aside, I have a very different
take on the meaning of this card than
that of conflict. In my readings, I
generally see this as representative of
a group of people who are committed to
an end, but they cannot fully agree on
how to effectuate this goal, as each has
his/her individual agenda as to how to
bring this to fruition. It could mean an
office where everyone disagrees on how
to get a job done, or it could be a
coven of Witches where there is a ritual
to do and little agreement on how to
make it work. The only conflict is the
lack of agreement, and I don't see
outright enmity among those involved. As
far as differing colors is concerned,
maybe the way to look on these is as
representative of the differences among
the participants, possibly relating the
colors to the elements and thus to the
psyches of the individuals and their
different perceptions, for example, airy
personalities might be colored gold or
yellow; earthy ones in green or brown,
etc. When the disagreements are
resolved, perhaps by a strong leader,
then the pentagram will be formed. The
pentagram is the first form where a line
can be interwoven to complete the
figure, and this interweaving is
significant in all group and magical
dynamics.
Blessings,
Robin
Goodfellow
SIX OF WANDS:
From: "Betsy Adams"
I personally use the Connolly deck, or
the Sacred Rose. However, my life is
going nuts, so I unfortunately do not
have descriptions of the cards. I can
tell you that the Connolly deck is
mainly decorated in warm pinks and
golds, and is very "happy". The six of
wands relates to the Lovers in the Major
Arcana, and below are some key points
that I have accumulated of my years of
study:
A) Good News, Success through
Industry
B) Enlightenment
C) Wisdom is understanding what the
intellect knows
D) Good news & conquest
E) Open self up to all & nothing
complete connection
F) Victory after
strife
G) Sense of self – have considered
all
H) Made right decision, will see
results
F) Advancement in the arts &
sciences
REVERSED: Indefinite delay, fear of
victory
From: Prairie:
I'm just going to add a few things to
the lesson for the 6. I'm using the
Rider-Waite deck.
In this card, we see a man riding a white horse. He wears a laurel crown & carries a laurel wreath on his staff. Obviously, this card signifies victory, but what kind of victory? What do we NOT see on this card? There is no conquered enemy. This card signifies a victory, but it's a victory over self. This is a spiritual victory, or a victory in the areas of your life that you consider important. For the next 6 weeks or 6 months, watch for an opportunity to show itself in your life. The astrological correspondence for this card is Jupiter in Leo. Leo is a fire sign associated with creativity. Jupiter is the planet associated with growth, opportunity, & expansion. So, the 6 of wands represents a creative opportunity, growth & victory in a creative field.
From: Sunraven:
Gently meet,
Hi Prairie, yes. And also, I've read
some other interesting things about this
card.
The older books say that although this
is a card of victory, it is associated
more with another person's victory from
which you benefit. I believe one of the
older esoteric names for this card was
the Lord of Ephemeral Victory, or
something close to that. But--the point
they were making is this. To them, this
represented a small victory over some
situation. Even more, it represented
reputation. With this in mind, I have
found that, in spreads, this card often
represents a little good news--a pat on
the back--and it sometimes indicates
that you can um, hang onto someone's
coat tails. You may be cast in a good
light--but that light is really a
reflection of someone else's light. Ah.
The Lord of Reflected Glory. that's it!
lOL! Anyway. Let's say, for example,
someone in your work unit does a
*really* good job on a project. Now, if
you are their supervisor, you may well
get part or all of the credit.
The other thing about the VI of wands is
that it represents a point of perfect
balance. It can be a real comfort
zone--for a while, at any rate. You got
your way, and things are going well. But
don't unpack!
Gently part,
Sunraven, who just *loves* this
list!!!!!!!!!
SEVEN OF WANDS
From:
Sunraven
Gently meet,
Before I begin to discuss this card in
particular, let me say a word or 2 about
wands and 7's. Wands are all about the
Spiritual and the spiritual. They
address what makes us tick. Our
personalities, egos, enthusiasms,
self-concepts, and personal energy, both
internal and external. This is one of
the reasons you will find so any varying
interpretations of this suit. It almost
defies description—but not quite.
(smile.)
Now the 7's are all about attaining
higher wisdom—through a process of
testing, internal examination, and
choice. You will find a challenge in
each of these cards—and you will need to
use different techniques to meet and
overcome that challenge. Remember—each
card in the Tarot talks about, among
other things, a process. Taken together,
these processes describe the ways in
which we conduct our lives,
constructively and destructively.
Now, the VII of wands is all about
struggle. It's about standing up for who
we are and what we are. In a sense, this
is one of the "boundary" cards, because,
when you see it, you know that things
have reached a point beyond which you do
not want to go. Negotiation is over,
here. In order to maintain your personal
integrity, you are going to have to be
firm. If you're lucky, you can just be
firm quietly, and those around you will
respect your stance. If not, though, you
might have to "fight" for what you
believe or want or need. This can take
several forms, of course, from a firm
statement to an all-out "war." But what
is at stake is your own self-image. We
all have a line beyond which we will not
go, and this is it.
On another, but similar note, this is a
risk-taking card. In the VI of wands, we
see that someone has reached a "comfort
zone." But the problem with comfort
zones is they very quickly become ruts,
then prisons. We can't stay in them for
very long, or we stagnate. The Connolly
Deck depicts this particularly well. Our
young man (the conscious mind) stands in
a nice green pasture surrounded by 6
wands. (Look at them long enough and
they start to look like a stockade,
BTW.) In his hand, though, is a 7th
wand. This is a pole vault. If he is
wise, he'll use it to jump the fence
into freedom.
On the negative side, this card can
manifest in one of 2 ways. It can
indicate an unwillingness to stand up
for yourself. The eternal martyr can be
found here. But it can also indicate
bickering. At its worst, it is one of
the most confrontational cards in the
deck—because the energy that drives it
is pure unadulterated childish ego.
Fighting just to fight. It's the person
who wakes up angry and gets worse.
If you're doing a relationship spread,
you don't want to see this card with the
III of swords. I can almost guarantee
you that this combination indicates
discord of the worst kind. See, the III
of swords (later lesson, ya'all) can
indicate expressing thoughts which are
based on a misunderstanding. And it can
indicate quarrelling.
But, back to the positive. If you are
willing to sometimes draw your line in
the sand, and say "This is who I am,
this is what I require." Then you will
only have to do it once—and if you are
ever driven to that point, you will know
something very valuable about
yourself.
EIGHT OF WANDS
From: ReddKaat
MM all!
I chose to do the 8 of wands because in
the Robin Wood Tarot, the imagery struck
me as, well, weird, as well as very
potent. In the RW deck the 8 of wands is
a picture of 8 crystal tipped and wire
wrapped rods hurtling through space,
right past Jupiter, the moon and earth!
In the Tarot of the Cat people, the
imagery is of a person walking
(dancing?? the cat certainly looks like
she is!) and juggling 8 wands, one step
ahead of looming disaster.
So what does that tell me? Before I even
get to a book, it tells me of movement,
purpose, and balancing
Source 1: Learning the Tarot,
Bunninng
1. quick action
2, Conclusions
3. News
Source 2: Robinwood Tarot, the Book,
Wood
sudden advancement, swift activity, path
of activity, hope, hasty decisions,
swift expansion
Source 3: A Travelers Report, Kuykendall
swift activity, sudden progress,
movement
So what does that tell me?
When this card comes up in a reading, I
would interpret it to mean forward
movement, spiritual, mental or physical,
depending on its placement and
surrounding cards. Forward movement that
may be a step or two out of pace with
the rest of the querents thought
patterns. To me this is the
bowl-you-over- if-you don't watch-it
type of energy.
ReddKaat
NINE OF WANDS
From: Emrgngwmn
The number nine is the number of
completion. It is the final stage of all
the numbers that have come before it. In
this number we also see tiny little
seeds of new beginnings being planted to
take root.
I have to admit..the IX of Wands is a
card I have had intimate contact with. I
have chosen this card from 3 different
decks.
Universal Waite Deck: When I first look
at this card I immediately see a card of
separation, so I know this person is
standing alone. I see a man who has been
to battle many times. One who has been
knocked down and around, beaten, yet he
has overcome all that has gone before.
He has fought the battle and won. He
appears drained and weary as he leans on
his wand, but is ready to go to battle
again. He stands up for what he believes
in and holds firm in those beliefs. He
is secure in who he is.
Tarot of the Cloisters by Michelle
Leavitt: A man is dressed for battle. He
stands in front of 8 staves and proudly
holds the ninth with strength and ease
in a position of defense. He is alert
and ready for battle. He is ready to
defend himself and has covered all of
his bases. He is determined to win.
The Goddess Tarot by Kris Waldherr: A
woman elegantly dressed is surrounded by
staves. They appear to be protecting
her. She holds one in a relaxed position
as if to say I know how to use this so
don't mess with me. She appears calm and
serene almost resting as if gathering
her strength. She is getting ready to do
whatever it takes. She knows she is
close to completing her goals but needs
to take the time to regroup before
completion. Her base is secure.
I read reversals as blocked energy of
the card. In other words, if a card
comes up reversed, I read it as having
the appropriate meaning but as something
blocking it from having the full intent
at this time.
TEN OF WANDS
From: Indigo
Ten of Wands: Oppression
I work with the Thoth Deck and this card
is called Oppression in the deck. This
card speaks to me of self-oppression.
This is oppressing oneself either
through holding back, editing,
rehearsing, or not fully expressing
oneself. This can be either mentally,
emotionally, spiritually, or
physically.
It has similar meaning in
the Ryder-Waite deck. It means
oppression no matter which deck I've
looked into. It's oppressing oneself; or
gaining something physical, then
oppressing it because you don't feel you
deserve whatever that something is.
Indigo
From: Sunraven
Gently meet, Indigo,
Yes. Absolutely. But, may I add a few
things? This card can also mean being
oppressed by outside sources.
Overworked, over tired, over stimulated.
Having more on your plate (or back) than
you can possibly handle. I always tell
folks when they get this card--that
everyone knows their name, and they all
want something from you--NOW. This is
being overwhelmed at it's worst. Live
and everything in it becomes a burden,
and each little task just ads weight.
I remember reading somewhere, maybe in
Wang's CABALISTIC TAROT (which is one of
my favorite books, BTW) that the X of
wands is like a forest fire. It destroys
mindlessly, but often does good in doing
so, since it cleanses the landscape.
Now. There are times when you want to
see this card, cuz it reflects what
should be going on in your life right
now. People who are moving houses in the
next month get this a lot--and you can
see why. But usually, if this card is
prominent in a spread, you need to take
a chill pill, and you need to do it
now.
Some cards you never want to see with
this ...
IX of swords. X of Swords. V of
pentacles. and VIII of wands with this
one can mean overload and burnout.
Great job, Joy!
Gently part,
Sunraven
